Ranking · Kazakhstan

International schools in Kazakhstan

89 internationally accredited schools

The market in brief

The ranking holds 89 schools in Kazakhstan with an international accreditation or an authorised programme. IB programmes at 23 of them. Cambridge, IGCSE and A-Level, at 15. A preschool section at 28. A year of school costs from $0 to $43 900.

3 schools publish a monthly fee rather than a yearly one and do not say how many payments they charge over a school year. We count such a year as ten payments: that is the number charged by the schools that do state it, and that is how long the school year runs in most countries of the ranking.

Cities: Astana (27) · Almaty (26) · Atyrau (5) · Aktobe (5) · Shymkent (4) · Kostanay (2) · Ust Kamenogorsk (2) · Karaganda (2) · Aktau (2) · Taraz (2) · Uralsk (2) · Dolan (1) · Shuchinsk (1) · Kaskelen (1) · Kyzylorda (1) · Turkistan (1) · Kokshetau (1) · Pavlodar (1) · Petropavlovsk (1) · Semey (1) · Taldykorgan (1)

Kazakhstan next to other countries in the ranking

The median fee for a year of school in Kazakhstan is $10 026. That is 8th for affordability out of 19 countries in the ranking. A comparison only means anything at a single exchange rate, so every figure is converted to dollars from one weekly snapshot.

CountryMedian a yearSchoolsWith an IB programme
Paraguay$4 622863%
Tajikistan$4 996130%
Kyrgyzstan$6 324268%
Uzbekistan$6 5254719%
Georgia$7 8972917%
Chile$7 9955765%
Azerbaijan$8 8242836%
Kazakhstan$10 0268926%
Armenia$10 2951533%
Argentina$11 01215536%
Cyprus$11 5013829%
Uruguay$11 6382839%
Montenegro$13 313933%
Thailand$15 61818922%
Serbia$15 7992129%
Brazil$18 19517655%
Vietnam$18 88913718%
Turkey$21 23321646%
Israel$29 1881540%

The median is steadier than the average: one school charging three times the rest does not shift it. It is taken from the top of a school's fee range, that is from the senior stage, which is what families budget for. Free state schools are left out of the median, or it would stop answering the question of what you pay.

What a school in Kazakhstan costs

Cheapest$0 a yearNIS Astana (IB-кампус сети НИШ)
Median$10 026 a yeartop of the fee range at 54 schools with a published fee
Most expensive$43 900 a yearQSI International School of Atyrau
Free1 schoolЭстетикалық бағыттағы гимназия

Figures are converted to dollars at a weekly rate; schools publish their fees in their own currency. One-off charges, meals, transport and uniform are not included unless the school says otherwise. Fees for schools in Kazakhstan are taken from published price lists, not from what third parties say.

Why some schools in Kazakhstan do not publish a fee

62 % of schools in Kazakhstan name a fee on their own site (55 of 89). Across the whole ranking of 1296 schools it is 35 %. We read every school's site and worked out what schools write instead of a sum, and why openness follows the country and the network rather than the school: the study of school fees →

Private schools in Kazakhstan

52 of the 89 schools in the ranking are private. The other 37 are state schools, set out below. The type of school does not affect the score: private and state schools sit in one list and are scored by the same formula, and only verifiable data moves the number.

1 school in Kazakhstan teaches an international programme with no tuition fee: Эстетикалық бағыттағы гимназия. On value for money such schools get the top score, because they sit outside the price range altogether.

State schools in Kazakhstan

37 schools with an international accreditation are funded by the state: NIS Astana (IB-кампус сети НИШ), Республиканская физико-математическая школа, Алматы, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Актобе, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Уральск, НИШ, Тараз, Лицей «Білім-инновация» №1, Атырау, Республиканская физико-математическая школа, Астана, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Павлодар, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Семей, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Кокшетау, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Петропавловск, Лицей «Білім-инновация» для одарённых мальчиков, Астана, НИШ, Кызылорда, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Актау, НИШ химико-биологического направления, Шымкент-Каратау, НИШ физико-математического направления, Талдыкорган, Лицей «Білім-инновация», Актобе, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Усть-Каменогорск, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Алматы-Наурызбай, Эстетикалық бағыттағы гимназия, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Атырау, Международная специализированная гимназия №81 «Astana English School», НИШ, Караганда, НИШ, Туркестан, Лицей «Білім-инновация», Алматы, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Алматы-Медеу, НИШ естественно-математического направления, Костанай, НИШ физико-математического направления, Астана-Нура, Школа-лицей №85 имени шейха Тамима бен Хамада Аль-Тани, НИШ физико-математического направления, Шымкент-Абай, Лицей «Білім-инновация» №3 для одарённых девочек, Атырау, Гимназия №159 имени Ы. Алтынсарина, Алматы, Школа-гимназия №153, Школа-гимназия №201, Школа-гимназия №91, Астана, Лицей «Білім-инновация», Тараз, Лицей «Білім-инновация» №1, Шымкент. Admission to these schools is usually competitive, and tuition is free or markedly cheaper than at a private school. In the ranking they stand alongside private schools and are scored on the same nine criteria.

Schools with IB and Cambridge programmes in Kazakhstan

Schools in Kazakhstan with an IB programme (23): NIS Astana (IB-кампус сети НИШ), Miras International School Almaty, Zaman School, Haileybury Astana, Astana Garden School, International Steppe School of Astana (экс-ISA, филиал АОО НИШ), Kazakhstan International School (KIS), Riviera International School (by Quantum), Miras International School Astana, International School of Almaty (NNEF), Prime School, International College of Continuous Education, KazGASA School, Лицей «Білім-инновация» для одарённых мальчиков, Астана, Kemel Bilim International School, Международная специализированная гимназия №81 «Astana English School», Aqtau International School, International College of Continuous Education Astana, Школа-лицей №85 имени шейха Тамима бен Хамада Аль-Тани, Гимназия №159 имени Ы. Алтынсарина, Алматы, Школа-гимназия №153, Школа-гимназия №201, Школа-гимназия №91, Астана. 7 of them run the full three-stage cycle: PYP, MYP and DP. Authorisation is confirmed against the International Baccalaureate register.

The British Cambridge programme - IGCSE and A-Level - is taught at 15 schools in Kazakhstan: Haileybury Almaty, Spectrum International School, Haileybury Astana, Space School, TAMOS Education, Harmony School, Galaxy International School, Miras International School Astana, Quantum STEM School, Quantum TECH School, IQanat High School of Burabay, Bibigul Tulegenova Creative School, Ardingly Astana, Future School, Qazaq-British International School.

Best schools in Kazakhstan: ranked on data anyone can check

1NIS Astana (IB-кампус сети НИШ)Astana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of IB, CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $0–11 897 a year · 0–5.5 million KZT82.78/9 criteria2Haileybury AlmatyAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of Cambridge, ACS WASC, COBIS, BSOPart of the association FOBISIA≈ $19 121–41 508 a year · 8.8–19.2 million KZT · Pre-School from 4 years82.78/9 criteria3Miras International School AlmatyAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of IB, CIS$13 450–26 700 a year · Pre-School from 3 years82.58/9 criteria4Zaman SchoolAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of IB, College Board≈ $8 652–10 815 a year · 400 000–500 000 KZT a month81.78/9 criteria5Almaty International School (QSI)Almaty, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of MSA, College BoardPart of the network Quality Schools International · part of the association CEESA$9 100–24 900 a year · Pre-School from 3 years81.48/9 criteria6Spectrum International SchoolAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of Cambridge, CIS, NEASC≈ $13 995–20 333 a year · 6.5–9.4 million KZT · Pre-School from 6 years81.48/9 criteria7Haileybury AstanaAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of CIS, Cambridge, IB, NEASC, COBISPart of the association FOBISIA≈ $13 820–36 853 a year · 10 200–27 200 GBP · Pre-School from 2 years81.18/9 criteria8Astana Garden SchoolAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of IB, ACS WASC, College Board, Pearson≈ $11 464–16 007 a year · 5.3–7.4 million KZT79.88/9 criteria9Space SchoolAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of Cambridge≈ $9 267–9 714 a year · 4.3–4.5 million KZT79.88/9 criteria10International Steppe School of Astana (экс-ISA, филиал АОО НИШ)Astana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of IB, CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $6 922–16 007 a year · 3.2–7.4 million KZT · Pre-School from 2 years79.38/9 criteria11Kazakhstan International School (KIS)Almaty, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of IB, MSA$8 650–28 900 a year · Pre-School from 2 years78.88/9 criteria12TAMOS EducationAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of Cambridge, College Board, CIS≈ $11 745–16 965 a year · 5.4–7.8 million KZT · Pre-School from 3 years78.38/9 criteria13Республиканская физико-математическая школа, АлматыAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College Board≈ $5 480–8 220 a year · 2.5–3.8 million KZT77.18/9 criteria14QSI International School of AstanaAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of MSA, College BoardPart of the network Quality Schools International · part of the association CEESAPrice on request · Pre-School from 2 years75.67/9 criteria15НИШ естественно-математического направления, АктобеAktobe, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request75.17/9 criteria16Harmony SchoolAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of Cambridge, College Board≈ $9 507 a year · 4.4 million KZT75.08/9 criteria17Riviera International School (by Quantum)Astana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IB≈ $7 571–11 897 a year · 3.5–5.5 million KZT74.98/9 criteria18Shoqan Walikhanov Private SchoolAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College Board≈ $13 627 a year · 6.3 million KZT74.78/9 criteria19НИШ естественно-математического направления, УральскUralsk, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request74.67/9 criteria20KAZGUU School. Aqt (QS School Aqtobe)Aktobe, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPrice on request · Pre-School from 6 years74.07/9 criteria21НИШ, ТаразTaraz, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $7 571 a year · 3.5 million KZT74.08/9 criteria22Suleyman Demirel LyceumAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College Board≈ $6 424–7 852 a year · 3–3.6 million KZT73.98/9 criteria23Galaxy International SchoolAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of Cambridge≈ $11 680–13 411 a year · 5.4–6.2 million KZT73.68/9 criteria24QSI International School of AtyrauAtyrau, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of MSA, College BoardPart of the network Quality Schools International$14 100–43 900 a year · Pre-School from 3 years73.48/9 criteria25Miras International School AstanaAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of IB, CIS, Cambridge$6 000–27 150 a year · Pre-School from 3 years73.38/9 criteria26Quantum STEM SchoolAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of Cambridge, College Board≈ $9 539 a year · 4.4 million KZT72.98/9 criteria27Quantum TECH SchoolAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of Cambridge, College Board≈ $7 534–10 599 a year · 3.5–4.9 million KZT · Pre-School from 5 years72.98/9 criteria28International School of Almaty (NNEF)Almaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IB≈ $5 819–6 424 a year · 2.7–3 million KZT72.78/9 criteria29Лицей «Білім-инновация» №1, АтырауAtyrau, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College BoardPart of the network Bilim-Innovation LyceumsPrice on request72.57/9 criteria30Prime SchoolAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IB≈ $7 571–8 652 a year · 350 000–400 000 KZT a month · Pre-School from 3 years72.48/9 criteria31International College of Continuous EducationAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IBPrice on request · Pre-School from 3 years71.67/9 criteria32IQanat High School of BurabayShuchinsk, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CambridgePrice on request71.57/9 criteria33KazGASA SchoolAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IB≈ $5 840–6 489 a year · 2.7–3 million KZT71.18/9 criteria34Almaty High School for GirlsAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of CIS, College Board≈ $10 026 a year · 4.6 million KZT71.08/9 criteria35Республиканская физико-математическая школа, АстанаAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College Board≈ $3 893–4 759 a year · 1.8–2.2 million KZT70.98/9 criteria36Alpamys SchoolAstana, KazakhstanMembership of CISPrice on request · Pre-School70.97/9 criteria37Bibigul Tulegenova Creative SchoolAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of Pearson≈ $9 085 a year · 4.2 million KZT70.78/9 criteria38Ardingly AstanaAstana, KazakhstanCambridge · confirmed by a school document≈ $23 642–32 121 a year · 10.9–14.9 million KZT70.68/9 criteria39Nurorda School-Lyceum OskemenUst Kamenogorsk, KazakhstanMembership of CIS≈ $5 840 a year · 2.7 million KZT · Pre-School70.68/9 criteria40НИШ естественно-математического направления, ПавлодарPavlodar, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $6 057–7 571 a year · 2.8–3.5 million KZT70.58/9 criteria41Canadian International School - AstanaAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of British Columbia programme≈ $9 085–13 779 a year · 4.2–6.4 million KZT70.48/9 criteria42НИШ естественно-математического направления, СемейSemey, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request70.47/9 criteria43НИШ естественно-математического направления, КокшетауKokshetau, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request70.37/9 criteria44KAZGUU School. Qst (QS School Kostanay)Kostanay, KazakhstanMembership of CISPrice on request70.27/9 criteria45QS School QaragandaKaraganda, KazakhstanMembership of CISPrice on request70.27/9 criteria46НИШ естественно-математического направления, ПетропавловскPetropavlovsk, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request70.27/9 criteria47Лицей «Білім-инновация» для одарённых мальчиков, АстанаAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of IB, College BoardPart of the network Bilim-Innovation LyceumsPrice on request70.17/9 criteria48Nurorda High School LyceumAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of CIS, College Board≈ $10 383–11 215 a year · 4.8–5.2 million KZT70.08/9 criteria49НИШ, КызылордаKyzylorda, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request70.07/9 criteria50НИШ естественно-математического направления, АктауAktau, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $8 220–12 762 a year · 3.8–5.9 million KZT70.08/9 criteria51KAIS (Kazakh American International School)Almaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College Board≈ $5 840–6 489 a year · 2.7–3 million KZT69.28/9 criteria52НИШ химико-биологического направления, Шымкент-КаратауShymkent, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $8 220 a year · 3.8 million KZT69.28/9 criteria53Kemel Bilim International SchoolAktobe, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IB≈ $8 220 a year · 3.8 million KZT · Pre-School from 3 years68.98/9 criteria54New Generation SchoolAlmaty, KazakhstanMembership of CIS≈ $10 707 a year · 5 million KZT · Pre-School from 3 years68.58/9 criteria55Tien Shan International School (Educare)Dolan, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College BoardPrice on request · Pre-School68.37/9 criteria56НИШ физико-математического направления, ТалдыкорганTaldykorgan, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $7 571 a year · 3.5 million KZT68.38/9 criteria57Лицей «Білім-инновация», АктобеAktobe, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College BoardPart of the network Bilim-Innovation LyceumsPrice on request68.07/9 criteria58НИШ естественно-математического направления, Усть-КаменогорскUst Kamenogorsk, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $6 057–7 571 a year · 2.8–3.5 million KZT67.78/9 criteria59НИШ естественно-математического направления, Алматы-НаурызбайAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $10 815 a year · 5 million KZT67.68/9 criteria60Future SchoolAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CambridgePrice on request67.57/9 criteria61Aqbobek International SchoolAktobe, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CIS≈ $3 677–4 326 a year · 170 000–200 000 KZT a month · Pre-School67.28/9 criteria62Эстетикалық бағыттағы гимназияUralsk, KazakhstanListed in the CIS register with no status grantedFree · Pre-School67.28/9 criteria63НИШ естественно-математического направления, АтырауAtyrau, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request66.97/9 criteria64Международная специализированная гимназия №81 «Astana English School»Astana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IBPrice on request · Pre-School from 6 years66.87/9 criteria65НИШ, КарагандаKaraganda, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $7 571 a year · 3.5 million KZT66.78/9 criteria66EPG Prometheus SchoolAlmaty, KazakhstanMembership of CISPart of the network EPG≈ $6 619–8 507 a year · 3.1–3.9 million KZT · Pre-School66.58/9 criteria67НИШ, ТуркестанTurkistan, KazakhstanMembership of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $7 571 a year · 3.5 million KZT66.08/9 criteria68Лицей «Білім-инновация», АлматыAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College BoardPart of the network Bilim-Innovation LyceumsPrice on request65.77/9 criteria69Aqtau International SchoolAktau, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IB≈ $6 599–7 573 a year · 3.1–3.5 million KZT65.38/9 criteria70НИШ естественно-математического направления, Алматы-МедеуAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request64.87/9 criteria71Qazaq-British International SchoolKaskelen, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CambridgePrice on request64.77/9 criteria72International College of Continuous Education AstanaAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IBPrice on request · Pre-School64.57/9 criteria73НИШ естественно-математического направления, КостанайKostanay, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsPrice on request64.57/9 criteria74НИШ физико-математического направления, Астана-НураAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $10 815 a year · 5 million KZT64.48/9 criteria75Школа-лицей №85 имени шейха Тамима бен Хамада Аль-ТаниAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IBPrice on request63.67/9 criteria76НИШ физико-математического направления, Шымкент-АбайShymkent, KazakhstanSchool in the register of CISPart of the network Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools≈ $8 220 a year · 3.8 million KZT63.68/9 criteria77High Tech AcademyAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the registers of CIS, ACS WASC≈ $14 741–16 774 a year · 6.8–7.8 million KZT · Pre-School from 4 years63.48/9 criteria78Лицей «Білім-инновация» №3 для одарённых девочек, АтырауAtyrau, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College BoardPart of the network Bilim-Innovation LyceumsPrice on request63.47/9 criteria79SilkWay School-LyceumAtyrau, KazakhstanMembership of CISPart of the network Bilim-Innovation Lyceums≈ $5 801–6 502 a year · 2.7–3 million KZT62.98/9 criteria80Гимназия №159 имени Ы. Алтынсарина, АлматыAlmaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IBPrice on request62.77/9 criteria81Школа-гимназия №153Almaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IBPrice on request62.77/9 criteria82Школа-гимназия №201Almaty, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IBPrice on request62.77/9 criteria83Школа-гимназия №91, АстанаAstana, KazakhstanSchool in the register of IBPrice on request62.57/9 criteria84Лицей «Білім-инновация», ТаразTaraz, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College BoardPart of the network Bilim-Innovation LyceumsPrice on request62.47/9 criteria85Farabi International School - ШымкентShymkent, KazakhstanListed in the CIS register with no status grantedPart of the network Farabi Education Group≈ $4 867–6 035 a year · 2.3–2.8 million KZT · Pre-School61.78/9 criteria86Ecole française internationale Charles de Gaulle-MirasAstana, KazakhstanMembership of AEFE≈ $6 749–10 522 a year · 3.1–4.9 million KZT · Pre-School from 3 years61.68/9 criteria87Лицей «Білім-инновация» №1, ШымкентShymkent, KazakhstanSchool in the register of College BoardPart of the network Bilim-Innovation LyceumsPrice on request61.67/9 criteria88Nurorda AlmatyAlmaty, KazakhstanListed in the CIS register with no status grantedPart of the network NURORDA≈ $9 815–10 410 a year · 4.5–4.8 million KZT61.18/9 criteria89International School ZerdeliAstana, KazakhstanListed in the CIS register with no status grantedPart of the network ZerdeliPrice on request57.87/9 criteria

Facilities at schools in Kazakhstan

A facility counts only when the school names it outright on its own site: a modern campus is not a swimming pool. Swimming pool: 8 schools · Boarding: 29 schools · School transport: 10 schools.

How to compare schools in Kazakhstan

Comparing schools on a single feature is useless: the most expensive is not the best, and a famous name says nothing about what is backed by documents. The score is therefore built from nine criteria with different weights - from academic programmes and accreditation to facilities, clubs and fees relative to other schools in the country.

A criterion counts towards the score only when there is verifiable data behind it. That is why every score says how many of the nine criteria were counted: at schools in Kazakhstan that is 7.6 out of 9 on average. A school with a detailed site and a school with no site cannot earn an equally reliable score, and that is shown rather than hidden.

Ratings and reviews from Google Maps, Yandex Maps and 2GIS are not used: their terms forbid aggregation. Only verified reviews left here count. Full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

How many international schools are there in Kazakhstan?

The ranking holds 89 schools with an international accreditation or an authorised programme: Astana - 27, Almaty - 26, Atyrau - 5, Aktobe - 5, Shymkent - 4, Kostanay - 2, Ust Kamenogorsk - 2, Karaganda - 2, Aktau - 2, Taraz - 2, Uralsk - 2, Dolan - 1, Shuchinsk - 1, Kaskelen - 1, Kyzylorda - 1, Turkistan - 1, Kokshetau - 1, Pavlodar - 1, Petropavlovsk - 1, Semey - 1, Taldykorgan - 1. Every school says where its accreditation came from: found in a public register, confirmed by a document from the school, or claimed by the school with nothing behind it. We do not hide a claim, but it does not go into the score.

Is an international school in Kazakhstan expensive next to other countries?

The median fee in Kazakhstan is $10 026 a year. That is 8th for affordability out of 19 countries in the ranking. Cheaper: Paraguay, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Chile, Azerbaijan. The comparison only holds inside one year: all fees are converted into dollars at one weekly rate.

Are there free schools with an international programme in Kazakhstan?

Yes, 1: Эстетикалық бағыттағы гимназия. This is a state school where the international programme runs with no tuition fee. It stands in the ranking on equal terms with private ones.

How do you check that a school really holds its accreditation?

We look the school up in the public register of the organisation itself. There are ten such registers today: International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, CIS, NEASC, COBIS, AEFE, MSA (Middle States Association), Cognia, Pearson Edexcel and the network of German schools abroad. The list grows with the geography of the ranking: a new country usually has an organisation of its own. An accreditation found in a register is marked green and goes into the score. One confirmed only by a document from the school is yellow, and weighs less. One claimed in words is red, and the school's accreditation score is then the lowest. Membership of a network or an association is counted apart: a school joins a network, but earns an accreditation, so membership weighs one step lower. That is why a school calling itself international and a school standing in the ranking are two different things.

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